Bourjois Flower Perfection Foundation Review.

There has been a lot of chatter on Australian beauty forums about how great Bourjois Foundations are. Now, naturally I wanted part of this action. Most people got Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation but some said that Bourjois Flower Perfection Foundation had a little more coverage - just what I like.

I did some investigation at my local Target and matched myself to the shade "Vanilla (number 52)" - for reference I wear MAC NW20.

I then went online and got the foundation as it was cheaper (there were no sales for Bourjois at Target or Priceline at the time).

Bourjois Flower Perfection Foundation claims "smooth and beautified complexion for 16 hours". It states it is an "SPF 15 formula with wild azalea, a flower resistant to extreme climate conditions, protects skin cells for a long-lasting youth extension effect on the complexion."

The first thing I noticed about the foundation is this weird sponge that is held in the lid - it is attached to the plastic lid and has little airholes. I did try it but honestly it soaks up a lot of foundation (such a waste) and I prefer my brush or fingers.

I love that it is a pump foundation, so much more hygienic then jars you have to dip into. YAY!

The scent: Hmm there is a light scent but I actually like it, once the foundation in on, you can't smell it though.

The foundation applies like a dream and I would say it is medium coverage and has a semi-matte finish. Now, I didn't wear it for 16 hours, however for the 10 or so hours I did wear it I didn't need to touch up or blot at all. I did use a little powder to set the foundation once I applied it.

OMG - No eyebrows!! - This is with foundation and I added  my eyebrows, eyeliner and mascara. Click the picture to expand view.

Now to add some colour to my skin - a little bronzer and blush!

This foundation retails for about $32 in Australia…however, Priceline and Target often have sales. I got mine from asos.com (free shipping) for $18.63

ps - Sorry that the text is highlighted. I have no idea how to get rid of it...

I'm now on a spending ban for a couple of weeks...

Well today started off well. I went to see my friend John at his workplace (Rivers) and he bought me a lovely jacket and some socks. John and I used to work together in a restaurant and I always wore odd socks. The jacket is lovely and warm with fuzzy stuff inside it.

Then as part of my therapy I went to Eastland Shopping Centre. Big mistake. I wanted a to try a new foundation. This happens alot. I went in for 1 thing and come out with 3.

I went to the Clarins counter.
I purchased the Beauty Flash Balm - you can wear this an a foundation primer, use it as a facemask etc. It is actually a great product, I have used it before. Didn't mean to buy it though hahaha.

I also didn't intend to buy the Instant Light Complexion Perfector. I am using shade 2 called "Champagne Shimmer"...sounds delicious om nom nom.

And finally the foundation I bought. The Everlasting Foundation. I was matched to shade 109 aka 'wheat'...hmm does my skin look like wheat? It says it stays on for 15hours and it has SPF in it which I like too. It was marked as full coverage but that generally means medium coverage...but I will find out.

BUT I got a gift with purchase!!!! I got a makeup bag with large samples in it. These samples being

- Hand and Nail treatment cream 30ml

- Gentle Foaming Cleanser (Normal to Combo skin) 75ml

- Toning Lotion (Alcohol free with Camomile) 50ml

- HydraQuench Cream 15ml

- HydraQuench Intensive Serum Bi-Phase 15ml

- Beauty Flash Balm 30ml

- Instant Light Natural Lip Perfetor in 'Reflect Rose' 5ml

Then she started admiring my eyeshadow...so she gave me a sample of their new mascara

- Wonder Perfect Mascara in 'black'

Then we started talking about Mother's Day so she gave me a sample of Vital Light Day illuminating anti-ageing cream.

So no more clothes or makeup for me for a couple of weeks... It's fun getting new stuff and samples too.

Then I was leaving Myer and forgot that I needed to get my mum a Mother's Day card. So I got for my mum and one for my mother-in-law.